Wilson, NC (July 20, 2026) - Reports from local news sources and the North Carolina State Highway Patrol state that two drivers were killed in a wrong-way head-on collision on I-587 in Wilson County. The crash occurred at approximately 7:13 p.m. near mile marker 31.

Troopers reported that a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado made an abrupt U-turn and began traveling east in the westbound lanes of the divided interstate. Another vehicle swerved into the median and struck the guard cables while avoiding the pickup. No one in that vehicle was injured.

The Chevrolet then collided head-on with a westbound 2021 Subaru. The pickup driver was identified as Marco Tinozzi, 70, of Syracuse, New York. The Subaru driver was identified as Yeshika M. Perez, 25, of Bailey.

Wilson County Emergency Medical Services pronounced Tinozzi dead at the scene. Perez was pronounced dead while being transported to ECU Health in Greenville. According to the crash report, Tinozzi was not wearing a seat belt, while Perez was restrained.

After the collision, the Chevrolet came to rest in a westbound travel lane, and the Subaru stopped on the westbound shoulder. The crash caused major traffic delays and temporary lane closures during the investigation. All lanes later reopened, and the State Highway Patrol reported that the investigation remained ongoing.

How Wrong Way Crash Investigations Are Reviewed

As investigators continue examining the available evidence, the sequence of events can become more clearly documented. Troopers may review vehicle positions, roadway marks, witness accounts, emergency response records, and any available video to determine how the wrong-way movement began and how the collision unfolded.

In a car accident involving serious or fatal injuries, related claims may require coordination among medical providers, insurers, law enforcement agencies, and family representatives. A car crash lawyer may help organize those records, explain insurance communications, and identify which documents are needed as the review progresses.

The administrative process can also involve obtaining the final crash report, confirming insurance coverage, preserving photographs and vehicle data, and documenting financial losses. When a death is involved, estate authority and family records may affect who can request information or address a potential claim.

What Wilson Families Can Expect From The Next Steps

As insurance companies begin reviewing a fatal car accident, clear communication can help families understand what information has been received, what remains outstanding, and why certain steps take time. Transparency between a client and an attorney can build trust by keeping decisions tied to documented facts rather than assumptions. At Rosensteel Fleishman, we focus on explaining the process in practical terms and keeping clients informed about work taking place throughout a case. Attorney Corey Rosensteel has said, “Every case matters to us because every client matters. We focus on making sure people feel heard, protected, and fairly treated from the first phone call to the final result.”

How Wilson Families Can Learn About Their Options

Understanding procedural steps can reduce confusion about insurance requests, medical records, estate documents, and possible deadlines. A review of the available facts can help families separate immediate administrative tasks from decisions that may require more information.

Our firm can discuss how accident reports, insurance policies, medical records, and financial documentation may fit together in a particular situation. That conversation can give families a clearer view of the process and help them make informed decisions about what to do next.